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Hi all, I’m new to bigger pockets forum but have been a fan of the blog since maybe 2013. I’ve seen friends achieve success in following its guides and receiving insight from the BP community. I got rid of my social m...
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Hi BP, I am a newbie investor in Houston, TX and I want to build a rental portfolio. I’ve been told that “house hacking” or buying a single-family residence (SFR) with a downpayment assistance program and renting out...
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Hello BP, I have been analyzing deals mostly out of state. Some locations I am either not too familiar with or I don't know a thing about. My question is, what are some great sources to find more in depth information ...
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To create an additional income stream, I have decided to privately lend (gap funds under $50k for my first) amongst other members of the REI flip method coaching program to which I belong. I have already formed an LLC...
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My husband worked an employee for a medical device company for 20 years. In September he opened his own company to become an independent distributor. At that time we did not consider the implications it would have for...
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As the title says, I am 21 years old and looking to get my start in multi-family investing. I recently went to a seminar regarding multi-family investing where they attempted to sell a $40,000 mentorship program. I ab...
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I recently learned you are able to use potential income generated in a multifamily home to qualify for an FHA loan,I live in an expensive market so this beneficial for me but I don't know exactly how this works. I'd a...
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Hi! Thank you for everyone here that is generous in helping out. I have zero knowledge in REI and no background but have been recently very interested in learning about this area. I have been lurking out trying to rea...
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I went to a Real Estate Networking Event and met a Company that offered funding for Real Estate, Investor, Fix & Flip, Gap, etc...with no collateral or up-front cost and unsecured. Has anyone done any deals with a...
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Recently found out that a few small MF I'm thinking of purchasing have section 8 tenants on a year lease, which is fine, I just want to know what I'm getting into. Is there anyway I can vet the tenant before I go ahea...